Humbug Scrub Fruit Trees (Popular)
Humbug Scrub Fruit Trees and the most popular plants Australians buy for mail order. With fruit trees you should consider climate suitability.
Cashew Nut Tree
$59.00 ($19.75-$59.00 choose a size)
The cashew nut tree is native to Central and South America, the nut grows within an outer shell at the end of an edible fruit known as the cashew apple. The shell of the kernal contains a thick caustic oil which can cause severe burns and skin irritation on contact. Caution must be taken when shelling nuts and protective clothing is recommended.The tree is very attractive, it produces beautiful rose-coloured scented flowers in panicles, followed by the enticing red fruits. It can grow to 15 metres and favours dry tropical conditions especially in coastal regions. It is a fast growing and strong tree that will tolerate dry conditions once it is established. It is best grown in well drained sandy or sandy loam soils. They will not tolerate poorly drained soils and can be prone to damaged from strong winds.Cashew apples and nuts are highly nutritious, they contain high amounts of vitamin C and are excellent sources of calcium, iron and vitamin B1.
Apple - Bolero Ballerina®
$59.00 ($54.00-$59.00 choose a size)
Compact columnar tree. A mid season apple with a crisp texture. Skin colour is green yellow with red blush. Can grow tall if left unpruned but will always be narrow. Perfect for walkways, fences and pots Creamy white flesh, juicy, crisp and moderately firm. Excellent flavour with a freshness. Suitable for table, drying and cooking. White flowers flushed pink
Plum a-okay (TM)
$54.95
A prolifically productive tree of dark skinned plums with beautifully, deep red flesh and a small seed. The tree flushes attractive, burgundy coloured new growth throughout spring and summer. Reportedly having the highest antioxidant content of any plum, the whole fruit has potential health benefits for home growers.
Avocado - Reed (A)
$54.00 ($54.00-$79.00 choose a size)
Large, round , thick skinned variety with a smooth, green skin. They have a mild to rich flavour and have a good storing ability once cut and placed in the fridge. They are also a great choice for using in salads as they tend not to go mushy as does a Hass when very ripe. H Aug - Dec
Peach - Ruby Sensation
$54.00 ($54.00-$59.00 choose a size)
Ruby Sensation has orange-red skin with yellow flesh. It is a sweet and juicy semi-freestone fruit with slightly firm flesh.This peach is better suited to a cool temperate area or a warm temperate area with a cool microclimate.
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